2. ABSTRACT
• “What dangers and risks are our children and young people faced
when exposed to unsupervised internet?” This paper will focus on the
harmful effects of internet on our children and the anxieties about
the future direction of society, the behaviors, attitudes and emotional
responses of our kids. As children continue to become more
absorbed in media, many parents be wondering whether or not it is a
positive or negative thing. Some argues that the internet is preparing
our kids for the “real world” that they will have to dive into the near
future. About sixty percent of jobs in the market are technology
related, and children need the tech advantage to be successful in
such an environment (US Department of Education). While others
argue that our children are becoming socially underdeveloped,
unappreciative and ridden with health-related issues from over using
the internet and social media.
3. NATIONAL STATISTICS
• Been Bullied
• 28% of U.S. students in grades 6–12 experienced bullying.
• 20% of U.S. students in grades 9–12 experienced bullying.
• Bullied Others
• Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others in surveys.
• Seen Bullying
• 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools.
• 70.4% of school staff have seen bullying. 62% witnessed bullying two or more times in the last month
and 41% witness bullying once a week or more.
• When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time.
• Been Cyberbullied
• 9% of students in grades 6–12 experienced cyberbullying.
• 15% of high school students (grades 9–12) were electronically bullied in the past year.
• However, 55.2% of LGBTQ students experienced cyberbullying.
• How Often Adult Notified
• Only about 20 to 30% of students who are bullied notify adults about the bullying.
4. ARTICLES COMPARISON
• “Examining the Relation Between Parental
Ignorance and Youths’ Cyberbullying
Perpetration” by Barlett and Fennel (2018)
discussed in a broader way how parents’
involvement and actions can help reduce
cyberbullying. They provided techniques which
parents can apply while covering the practical
issues which parents can encounter while trying
to intervene in their children’s internet
activities. In the other hand, in the article
“Electronic displays of aggression in teen dating
relationships: Does the social ecology matter?”
by Smith-Darden et al (2017) they discussed
how cyberstalking and harassment has
worsened within the years and how much of a
problem that they have become. They argued
how parental involvement in their community
can reduce the rate of Cyberstalking and
harassment without getting into details on how
it can be implemented. They discuss the issues
without giving solution to the problem.
• “Parents can prevent cyberbullying” by
Kevorkian (n.d.) and “Cyberbullying: What
parents can do to protect their children.” By
Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center,
share the same tips in different ways and steps.
The article by Kevorkian focuses more on your
child being the victim of bullying and a witness
and how parents can help their child overcome
the bullying or prevent it. In the article by
Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center,
they have a broader prevention plan and steps.
They share tips not only for the victims and
witnesses but also for the perpetrator. They
cover cyberbullying prevention in every aspect
and angle. Both articles are useful and can be
used by every parent.
5. CYBERCRIMES/ WHAT CAN BE DONE?
• DANGERS/ RISKS
• INAPPROPRIATE CONTENTS
• CHATROOM FRIENDS
• CYBERBULLYING
• CYBERSTALKING
• ONLINE SCAMS/ BLACKMAIL
• DANGEROUS CHALLENGES
• “KYLIE LIP”, “CONDOM”, “DUCT TAPE”, “CINNAMON”,
“CHOKING GAME” AND ETC…
• HOW TO HELP
• Notice – Recognize if there has been a change
in mood or behavior and explore what the
cause might be.
• Talk – Ask questions to learn what is
happening, how it started, and who is involved.
• Document – Keep a record of what is happening
and where. Take screenshots of harmful posts
or content if possible.
• Report – Most social media platforms and
schools have clear policies and reporting
processes. If a classmate is cyberbullying,
report it the school.
• Support – Peers, mentors, and trusted adults
can sometimes intervene publicly to positively
influence a situation where negative or hurtful
content posts about a child.
6. CONCLUSION
• “Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online,
and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying”
says bullyingstatistics.org. Cyberbullying can cause anxiety,
depression, and suicide. When adults respond quickly and
consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it
is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying
behavior over time. Parents, school staff, and other adults in
the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about
it, building a safe school environment, and creating a
community-wide bullying prevention strategy.
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